Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 285

Miranda was startled. In the middle of the night, several tough-looking strange men with tattoos and gold chains lingered outside the apartment building. Each one looked fierce and formidable, clearly not someone to be trifled with.

Fearful of attracting unnecessary trouble, Miranda didn’t linger. She just wanted to hurry upstairs and get home.

Strangely, the security personnel on duty at the apartment building were nowhere to be found today.

The entire first-floor lobby was eerily quiet.

As Miranda took a few steps inside, she heard footsteps behind her. Unsure if those unfamiliar men were following her, her scalp tingled with fear. Her heart raced, and without looking back, she sprinted toward the direction of the elevator.

However, before reaching the elevator, a robust arm grabbed her shoulder from behind, and immediately, her mouth and nose were covered with a damp cloth.

Miranda couldn’t struggle in time and lost consciousness.

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“Another headache?” Ashley reached out to massage Valentin’s temples at Kingsley Villa. Feeling uneasy, she wondered when his lingering headaches would finally subside.

Medication didn’t seem to be very effective.

“Don’t worry, it’s much better now,” Valentin reassured her, unwilling to let her feel anxious.

“Don’t lie to me. Let me take a look.” Ashley carefully examined his complexion, sensing that he was still uncomfortable. She wished she could endure those headaches on his behalf.

Gently massaging his temples for a while and seeing a slight

improvement in his expression, Ashley guessed the headache had eased a bit. She was slightly relieved.

But an uneasy feeling lingered.

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it, she

furrowed instantly. Ashley had developed a conditioned response to

never to answer such calls again if it

irritation, Ashley answered the phone.

and nervous male voice came through. “Ashley, your friend Miranda

surprised. Frankie? It was his

calling. What

Miranda is in trouble?” Ashley’s gaze instantly turned sharp, choosing to believe there was a

to

afraid of being rejected, nervously said, “Ashley, I’m not lying to you. My disappearance before was intentional. I didn’t go missing. I’ve been hiding in the shadows, observing my family’s situation, trying to figure out some things.

something about my father…” Frankie hesitated at this point, quickly changing his wording. “These days, I’ve observed that Evan is acting strangely. He’s been secretly contacting several wanted fugitives, seemingly up to something. I didn’t understand at first, but today, I found out that Evan had those fugitives sneak into your friend Miranda’s residence, and they took her away.

an eye on the Ramos family and racking his brains on how to beg for Ashley’s forgiveness. Sometimes, unable to resist the urge, overwhelmed by his longing for Ashley, he would use an unfamiliar number to call

to speak. It was as if he were arat hiding in the shadows, afraid of

to do with him, and

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be upset. So, when the call was connected this time, Frankie didn’t remain silent. Instead, he took the initiative

who had wanted to ser Ashley to prison. She despised him

anticipation, Frankie heard Ashley’s sharp and angry voice. “Where have those

her eyes. The desire to

trembled. He couldn’t tell if it was excitement or another emotion, and tears inexplicably welled up in his eyes. Ashley

Miranda, but Ashley, don’t worry, I’ll find out as soon as possible. I’ll inform you

After hanging up the phone, she immediately called Miranda. The

her coat, she decided to go directly

the call and overheard some

by Evan. I’m going to confront him and demand her release.” Ashley’s face turned terrifyingly cold,

bone to pick, take it up with me. Bringing Miranda into this is just going too

coming with you.” Valentin decided without

what about your

“It’s fine.”